Image by Kremlin.ru One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s objectives has been to make the Russian Federation an influential player on the world stage after the collapse of the Soviet Union, which he so publicly lamented. This desire drove Russia’s action’s in Syria, to maintain Russian basing options in the…

Image by TUBS Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinsky, was found dead in his swimming pool at his residence in Khartoum yesterday announced the Russian Foreign Ministry. Another Russian Diplomat Found Dead In Athens Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play and he died of natural causes, most…